Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Group; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Ponca City. You will provide essential patient care, helping improve their well-being while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. This role offers professional growth opportunities and a culture focused on making meaningful patient connections.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Independence and autonomy

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Licensed, registered or certified in state practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license with vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment and educate patients on exercise.
• Follow treatment plans under supervision of Physical Therapist.
• Coordinate with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in physical therapy or related field

Job description

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Summary

We are hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work PRN

Summary

We are hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work PRN

At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Therapist, you can expect:

• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• independence and autonomy
• career growth possibilities
  
  
  

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.

• Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

License Requirements

• Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
  
  
  

Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Assured Home Health a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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